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The FDNY Smoke House is a roving teaching tool with fog machines in a darkened hallway simulating a scene kids could encounter if their home were to catch fire.
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The FDNY Smoke House is a roving teaching tool with fog machines in a darkened hallway simulating a scene kids could encounter if their home were to catch fire.
Antoine Blount, 34, of Forest Hills, was arrested Monday on multiple hate crime charges.
Police say the man is linked to at least half a dozen incidents across Forest Hills and Rego Park since March 18.
Some students on "Bee TV," their teacher and principal joined Cindy Hsu on CBS2 News at 9 a.m.
Since the 1990s, hundreds of letters have been sent to a home in Forest Hills that was previously owned by a Parker family. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado takes us there.
The flames broke out around 9:30 p.m. inside a two-story home on 62nd Road in Forest Hills.
The flames broke out around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at a two-story home in Forest Hills.
CBS2 is teaming up with NY Common Pantry to fight food insecurity this holiday season. We're branching out across the city for food drives in the Bronx, Harlem and Queens.
Nicole Siegel-Toruno's family has owned this dance studio for about 18 years. It's been around since 1969, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Zatt's artwork is on display at Dee's Restaurant for a special community event called "Deck the Walls," CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Mark Libertini says you shouldn't keep chocolate in the refrigerator, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Aigner Chocolates and other businesses on Metropolitan Avenue are giving back this holiday season, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
According to investigators, one suspect pulled out a gun and took $10,000 from the cash register.
According to investigators, one suspect pulled out a gun and took $10,000 from the cash register.
David Bonola had pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the killing of Orsolya Gaal.
Prosecutors say David Bonola stabbed Orsolya Gaal nearly 50 times in her home in April.
A Queens handyman will be sentenced to 25 years in prison for the brutal murder of a Forest Hills woman.
Some high school students in Queens got a behind-the-scenes look into the life of an astronaut.
After a three-year hiatus, the food festival is back at Forest Hills Stadium.
The former 3.5 mile stretch of the Rockaway Beach Branch rail line once owned by the LIRR is getting a makeover.
The program was brought in post-pandemic to nurture nurses who have been under constant stress.
Health care workers gave their all during the pandemic, but many are now experiencing burnout. That's why a Queens hospital is using technology to help nurses escape without leaving work. Jenna DeAngelis shows us how in a story you'll see only on CBS2.
The suspects reportedly kicked in the door, handcuffed a woman inside and took off with $10,000.
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
Hundreds turned out in Queens on Saturday for a hip-hop festival hosted by two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more from the Rock the Bells Festival.
Trade tensions remain high despite President Trump's decision on Wednesday to temporarily freeze U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries.
President Trump suggested in December that he supported eliminating daylight saving time.
It's officially pickleball season as 14 courts open at Central Park's Wollman Rink in NYC.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse say they were awarded $1.68 billion by a New York jury.
It's officially pickleball season as 14 courts open at Central Park's Wollman Rink in NYC.
April has felt more like winter as we face cold, rainy weather around New York, and now we even have snow in the forecast.
Manhattan Community Board 8 voted against a proposal to expand Lenox Hill Hospital on Wednesday, but the plan doesn't stop there.
The death of the Instagram-famous pet "Peanut the Squirrel" last year is inspiring new legislation out of Albany.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
April has felt more like winter as we face cold, rainy weather around New York, and now we even have snow in the forecast.
April weather is off to a wet and windy start, and there's a freeze warning tonight for NYC and parts of Long Island.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
Rain, rain, go away. The damp, dreary weather sticks around the NYC area for at least one more day today.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
April has felt more like winter as we face cold, rainy weather around New York, and now we even have snow in the forecast.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
Family members of a Palestinian American teenager killed in the West Bank spoke out Tuesday in New Jersey.
The Department of Homeland Security has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide evidence that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, or else she'll drop the case Friday, a judge said.
Some of the cats rescued after last week's Happy Cat Sanctuary fire on Long Island are now up for adoption.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
The Three Village Central School District is showing how it is fighting back against the spread of antisemitism.
Long Island high school senior Gianna Mauri is dominating the sport of race walking.
A 15-year-old boy on Long Island is accused of stabbing his own grandmother to death and attempting to kill his mother.
President Trump suggested in December that he supported eliminating daylight saving time.
The death of the Instagram-famous pet "Peanut the Squirrel" last year is inspiring new legislation out of Albany.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
"Take The Lead," a new musical about a champion ballroom dancer who became an educator in New York City, is now playing in New Jersey.
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
The Flyers downed the Rangers 8-5 on Wednesday night to put the Rangers on the brink of elimination from the playoff race.
Max Meyer carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Miami Marlins salvaged the finale of a three-game series by beating the New York Mets 5-0.
Max Fried threw seven scoreless innings to outduel high school teammate Jack Flaherty, Ben Rice hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AL MVP Aaron Judge drove in two more runs to help the New York Yankees hold off the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
Long Island high school senior Gianna Mauri is dominating the sport of race walking.
The Nashville Predators rallied from two goals down late in the third period to beat the New York Islanders 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Although China is one of the United State's biggest trading partners, President Trump leveled 125% tariffs on the country, despite pausing them for others. Now with China imposing retaliatory tariffs, what kind of impact could this have on the economy? Bankrate Financial Analyst, Mark Hamrick, breaks down the ongoing trade war.
The rise of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we live and work, especially in big cities like New York. But embracing this A.I. could lead to significant economic and social shifts, including job loss. Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Data Science at New York University, Mengye Ren, breaks down the future of A.I. in the workplace
CBS News' Cristian Benavides has a live update from Santo Domingo.
For more on the ever-changing tariff situation, we hear from Cris Deritis, deputy chief economist at Moody's.
Officials in the Dominican Republic say at least 184 people were killed, as the search turns to a recovery effort. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
